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Let's Talk Turtles

Ryan and Tom
Conservation
Turtles
Turtle Survival Alliance
Turtle Conservation
Tortoises
Endangered Species Act
Habitat Loss
Endangered Species
CITES
Turtle Trafficking
Pearl River
Rescue and Rehabilitation
Forstons Tortoise
Pet Trade
Manouria Tortoises
Turtle Research
Pollution
Map Turtles
Turtle Breeding
Ex Situ Conservation

What started out as a passion project for Ryan and his spouse Rebecca (an incredible duo) has evolved into a regular conversation with Ryan and Tom Arbour (Two Turtle Tom) as they discuss relevant chelonian topics and converse with folks in the turtle and tortoise (Tortle!) world. Subscribe, follow and enjoy listening to this podcast every other week throughout the year!

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Latest Episodes

Episode 50! Ryan and Tom catch up and talk about the CT house bill that was introduced regarding PROHIBITING BREEDING OF ALL ANIMALS IN THE STATE, behavior that can make us (hobbyists) look bad and touch a bit on tortoise eggs! Check it out!

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Episode 49! Friend Ralph Till joins us once again to talk about the Kleinmanni Assurance Project, a privately established and run studbook aimed at maintaining healthy Egyptian Tortoises for the foreseeable future. As always we have a great conversat... more

Episode 48! Ryan and Tom catch up after Christmas and talk about a lot of turtle news! See below for the articles we mentioned! We hope you all had and are having a wonderful Holiday Season!

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Episode 47! Ryan and Tom catch up after Thanksgiving and talk about a variety of subjects, including the results of the first LTT survey! Listen up!

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Recent Guests

Ralph Till
Conservationist and founder of the Kleinmanni Assurance Project
Kleinmanni Assurance Project
Episode: Episode 49. Ralph Till and the KAP
Dr. Zach Bell
Biologist and conservationist working at the Okinawa Kame Centre
Okinawa Kame Centre
Episode: Episode 46. Dr. Zach Bell and the Okinawa Kame Centre
Raul Gonzalez
Turtle enthusiast and outdoor habitat creator
Episode: Episode 43. Raul Gonzalez
Ashley Ortega
Galapagos Tortoise specialist and SSP coordinator at Gladys Porter Zoo
Gladys Porter Zoo
Episode: Episode 42. Ashley Ortega and Galapagos Tortoises
Dr. Heather Smith
Professor of anatomy and evolutionary biologist
Midwestern University
Episode: Episode 40. Dr. Heather Smith
Dr. Tharusha Wijewardena
Turtle biologist involved with Blanding's turtle headstarting programs
University of Toronto
Episode: Episode 39. Dr. Tharusha Wijewardena
Dr. Will Selman
Turtle specialist and researcher at Millsaps College
Millsaps College
Episode: Episode 38. Dr. Will Selman and the Graptemys ruling
Aaron Johnson
Turtle enthusiast and breeder focusing on Bell's hinge-back tortoises
Episode: Episode 36. Aaron Johnson and Kinixys belliana
Anthony Pierlioni
Founder of the Turtle Room and turtle conservation advocate
The Turtle Room
Episode: Episode 35. Anthony Pierlioni and the Turtle Room

Hosts

Ryan
Host of the show engaged in discussions about turtles and tortoises, along with family experiences.
Tom Arbour
Co-host specializing in turtle-related topics and often brings in personal anecdotes and humor to discussions.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 57 ratings
  • I LOVE TURTYSS

    first of all my Nickname is Save the turtles!!! and my fav animal is TURTLES!!! I have turtle bed shets and comfitor ok, this pod has hillarius stuff and well Turtles!!! second fav pod ever!!!!🐢🐢🐢🐢🐢🐢🐢🐢🐢🐢🐢🐢🐢🐢🐢🐢🐢🐢🐢🐢🐢🐢🐢🐢🐢🐢🐢🐢🐢🐢🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Save the turtles!!!
    United Statesa year ago
  • LOVE IT!

    I MYSELF HAVE A TURTLE HE IS A ADORABLE BABY YELLOW BELLIED SLIDER WHO MAKES MY DAY A LITTLE BRIGHTER! TURTLES RULE EVERYTHING ELSE DROOLS! P.S MAKE SOME ABOUT YELLOW BELLIED SLIDERS I HAVEN'T FINISHED IT YET! I LOVE TURTLES SO MUCH. GREAT. 🐢🐢🐢🐢🐢🐢🐢🐢🐢🐢🐢🐢🟰❤️❤️❤️❤️🩷🩷🩷🩷❤️🩷❤️🩷🥰😍🫶🏾.

    P.s my fury.es favorite food is strawberry’s and mealworms his favorite treat!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Remalema
    United States2 years ago
  • 😀

    I have not heard this podcast yet but I love the turtle part in the name!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TURTLE KINGDOM
    Australia2 years ago
  • Good

    It’s a good pod.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    swifty girl lol ###
    United States2 years ago
  • For the turtles

    Amazing podcast, great speakers and great info. Doesn’t talk about only the “wins” they talk about the difficulties as well. Which is amazing. Love this show.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sam Schulman
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners express a strong passion for turtles and enjoy the informative yet entertaining format of the show.
Feedback highlights the balance the hosts maintain between sharing successes and real challenges faced in turtle conservation efforts.
Several reviewers emphasize the need for more episodes focused on specific turtle species, such as yellow-bellied sliders, reflecting a desire for deeper dives into particular topics.
The hosts are praised for their engaging conversations and significant knowledge about turtle conservation.

Chart Rankings

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#175
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 49. Ralph Till and the KAP
Q: How do you plan to sustain and diversify the genetic population of Egyptian tortoises?
By establishing an assurance network of responsible breeders and collaborating with institutions for genetic diversity.
Episode 49. Ralph Till and the KAP
Q: What is the Kleinmanni Assurance Project and why was it started?
It's an initiative to ensure the future of the Egyptian tortoise, addressing the absence of a proactive conservation plan in the endangerment context.
Episode 46. Dr. Zach Bell and the Okinawa Kame Centre
Q: Can you tell us about your background and how the Okinawa Kame became?
Dr. Bell shared his extensive academic background in science and how he became involved in turtle conservation in Okinawa, eventually leading to the establishment of the Okinawa Kame Centre to aid in the preservation of the Ryukyu black-breasted leaf turtle.
Episode 37. North American Turtle Crisis with Tom and Ryan
Q: Why do you think that it's not being talked about as much?
Tom suggests people are scared due to the fear of losing their turtles and the lack of documentation for pet ownership.
Episode 38. Dr. Will Selman and the Graptemys ruling
Q: What led to listing the Pearl River Map Turtle as threatened?
The listing was based on significant population declines and environmental impacts, leading to concern over its survival.

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What is Let's Talk Turtles about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This engaging series centers on turtles and tortoises, exploring a wide range of topics that includes conservation efforts, turtle care, and fascinating insights from conservationists and biologists. The hosts encourage open discussions with experts in the field, sharing personal anecdotes and community-driven narratives that emphasize the significance of responsible turtle ownership and wildlife management. Listeners are treated to stories about successful breeding programs, recent species discoveries, and regulatory challenges, making it suitable for both die-hard turtle enthusiasts and casual listeners alike. The conversational format keeps the content accessible and entertaining while providing valuable information on pressing conservat... more

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2. Dr. Zach Bell
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4. Ashley Ortega
5. Dr. Heather Smith
6. Dr. Tharusha Wijewardena
7. Dr. Will Selman
8. Aaron Johnson

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